Shang Yuze placed the bag on the coffee table, then walked over to take Gu Qingyue’s coat, hanging it neatly with his own. “We’re legally married. Even if the whole world knows, so what?”
After saying that, he looked at her for her opinion. “What do you think?”
“I don’t want to make a big deal out of it, but I also won’t deliberately hide your existence. Is that okay?” Gu Qingyue looked down, fiddling with her fingers, her voice growing quieter.
If others found out she was married to Shang Yuze, she would really become the center of attention at school. She was already quite well-known there and didn’t want to stir up more trouble.
Shang Yuze gently stroked her head, respecting her thoughts. “Alright, it’s your call. Only a few photos of me are online; most people won’t recognize me.”
Gu Qingyue glanced at his breathtakingly handsome face. “But you’re too good-looking.”
Shang Yuze chuckled. “Is that my fault now?”Flustered, Gu Qingyue waved her hand. “I didn’t mean it like that.”He stopped teasing her and led her to the coffee table. “Let’s eat first, or the food will get cold.”
All the dishes were her favorites.“I brought coffee and milk tea,” Gu Qingyue said, opening the insulated bag and pulling out the coffee. “Shang Ye said you usually drink black coffee.”
Shang Yuze’s eyes softened, the warmth in his gaze evident. “That’s exactly what I like.”The flavors of the private dishes suited Gu Qingyue perfectly, and she ate until her stomach was pleasantly full.
Afterward, she wanted to clear the trash from the coffee table, but Shang Yuze stopped her, handing her a plate of washed cherries to eat while sitting on the sofa.
He tidied up the trash, then went to the bathroom to wash his hands. When he returned, Gu Qingyue was seated on the sofa, playing on her phone with one hand and occasionally picking a cherry from the plate with the other.His little girl was irresistibly adorable.
“Yueyue,” he called.The drawn-out, teasing intonation brushed her heart like a feather, making her feel tingly and fluttery.
“I have work to handle. If you’re tired, you can go rest in the lounge.”“I’m not tired,” Gu Qingyue said. She didn’t usually take naps. “Am I disturbing your work here?”
“Not at all,” Shang Yuze replied, placing a tablet and a spare laptop on the coffee table in front of her. “Here, play with these.”
Gu Qingyue’s eyes lit up at the sight of the newest laptop. She rubbed her hands together excitedly, wanting to disassemble it and study the core chip.But this computer wasn’t hers, such thoughts could only remain in her imagination.
She opened the laptop, and as her fingers hovered over the keyboard, she glanced at the man sitting behind the desk.“There aren’t any important secrets on this, right?”
She studied computer science and knew programming and hacking techniques. She wanted to test the laptop’s performance, but if she accidentally saw something she shouldn’t, such as Shang Group’s core secrets, it could be disastrous.
Shang Yuze, eyes on the screen, didn’t even lift a brow. “It’s fine. Look all you want.”
Though it was just a spare laptop, it still contained sensitive materials. But as they were family now, there was no need to hide anything from her.
Reassured, Gu Qingyue tapped the keyboard, testing the laptop’s performance and configuration carefully, avoiding all sensitive files.
Her own computer was self-assembled. At the time, funds were limited, and studying computer science required high-performance hardware. To save money, she had bought parts individually and assembled a high-end machine.
While this laptop was top-notch, it still couldn’t fully compare to hers.
After testing it, she played a drama on it, keeping the volume muted to avoid disturbing Shang Yuze.
Seeing this, he handed her a pair of Bluetooth earphones. Gu Qingyue listened to the drama while holding the tablet to play games.
Her posture gradually shifted from proper to relaxed, even indulgent leaning against the armrest, half-reclining, and eventually lying flat on the sofa.
Though Shang Yuze kept working, his eyes never left her.Watching her changing positions, he silently smiled. How could his little girl be this adorable?A knock on the door went unnoticed by the girl immersed in her game.
“Shang Zong, I bought everything you asked for,” Shang Ming said, carrying a large bag of snacks. He stopped in shock at Gu Qingyue using the CEO’s laptop for drama and tablet for gaming.
This device contained many of Shang Group’s secrets, yet Shang Zong openly let his wife use it. Their trust and affection were extraordinary.
Shang Yuze organized some files on the laptop. “Put it on the coffee table in front of my wife.”Shang Ming opened the bag, revealing assorted branded imported snacks. “Madam, these are from Shang Zong, for you.”
“Thank you,” Gu Qingyue said casually, her fingers moving smoothly as she played the game.
Shang Ming was flustered. “Madam, you’re too polite. It’s my duty.”After ten consecutive victories in her game, Gu Qingyue grew bored and the challenge was too easy. She opened a pack of chocolate biscuits and lay back on the sofa to watch TV.
Having woken up early and enjoying the warm, quiet office, she eventually fell asleep on the sofa.
Shang Yuze stepped lightly toward her. The little girl slept peacefully, her fair skin flawless, delicate like a porcelain doll. Long, thick eyelashes rested softly over her eyes, her nose petite, and lips red and inviting.
He bent down, gently brushing her forehead with his fingertip. The softness of her skin made his throat tighten, his gaze heated with a hint of possessiveness,there was no trace of restraint.
The aphrodisiac from that night hadn’t made him lose control; he knew exactly what he was doing.
The moment Gu Qingyue had flung herself into his arms after taking the herbal remedy, he admitted to himself that his heart was moved.
He carefully removed her Bluetooth earphones, then lifted her into his arms like a princess, her delicate fragrance and softness against him. He bent his head, placing a light kiss on her forehead.
Gu Qingyue’s eyelashes trembled. Perhaps the scent of him made her feel safe, and her little face nuzzled closer into his embrace.
Shang Yuze’s lips curved slightly, his mood evidently uplifted. He carried her into the lounge, placed her on the large bed, removed her shoes, and pulled the blanket over her.Every movement was gentle, as if he were protecting a priceless treasure.